It's a national movement known as Giving Tuesday, a chance for nonprofits to highlight the true meaning of the holidays.

It's why the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center chose this day to launch a new effort to find 200 new donors. The center's Emerging Leadership Board is taking its message to social media, hoping young professionals open their hearts to a local cause.

"So why not use this day to try to get 200 new donors to the UW Carbone Cancer Center and make a difference in our own communities?" said board member Diana Henry. "The dollars stay here and could help someone in your own family."

And as local groups make their case this holiday season, one woman is answering the call. No one would blame her for passing on the opportunity to give, but her actions this season should prompt most to stop and think about just how much they can truly give.

Kim Othmer has already been busy with her holiday shopping.

"Christmas to me is about giving," Othmer said.

Othmer is a Porchlight Angel this year. She is shopping for five homeless individuals who could use anything from socks and towels, to toys for their children.